Aging and Disability
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Part I (15 points)
Answer the following questions in one cohesive and organized essay. Provide citations for all the sources you use (APA style). Word Count: 250-350 words total
· What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society?
· What is the Age Discriminitation in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population?
· What is being done to address the issues you identified?
· How does poverty affect the aging population?
Part II (15 points)
Answer the following questions in one cohesive and organized essay. Provide citations for all the sources you use (APA style). Word Count: 250-350 words total
· How has the attitude toward people with disabilities changed over time?
· What are some unique circumstances or issues encountered by people with disabilities?
· What is being done to address those issues?
· What types of legislation have been introduced to address issues faced by people with disabilities?
Here is the citation for the book we use and I have attached the chapter for this assignment.
Schaefer, R. T. (2012). Racial and ethnic groups (13th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
